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Milky’s Music Matters
MILKYS MUSIC MATTERS MATTERS
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THIS SUMMER SEES FOUR HUGE CONCERTS IN BEDFORD PARK FROM THE 28TH TO THE 31ST JULY.
On Thursday 28th July, Simply Red will headline the fi rst show, supported by the amazing Lisa Stansfi eld. Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, 5 x UK #1 hit albums and over a billion views on YouTube, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful bands. Lisa Stansfi eld has 3 BRIT Awards, 2 Grammy nominations, and enjoy a string of hits, including worldwide #1 smash, ‘All Around the World’, on her way to selling over 20 million albums. A proven talent, Lisa Stansfi eld is sure to get the crowds up and dancing. Broadway star Marisha Wallace will also support the show!
Friday 29th July sees Café Mambo Ibiza ‘In the
Park’, touching down from the White Isle. The legendary Ibiza brand will bring thousands of dance music fans together for an unforgettable experience under the stars as they relive the massive tunes that provided the soundtrack to generations of Ibiza adventures. Serving up the classics are some of the biggest DJs in dance music; these include Mark Knight, Amine Edge & Dance, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago and Todd Terry along with support from Bedford DJ, Mark Russell.
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ESQUIRES
Fri 1st July Bad Manners Sat 2nd July Cream of the Crop #3 (punk all-dayer) Fri 8th July Rose of Avalanche Sat 9th July Eddie & the Hot Rods Fri 15th July The Blow Monkeys Sat 16th July Weekend Recovery + Yr Mum Fri 22nd July Speedvark Fri 29th July The Rifl es (acoustic) Sat 20th Aug The Rumjacks Sun 21st Aug The Feelgood Band
+ many more, check listings at bedfordesquires.com for details or facebook.com/bedfordesquires Tickets available from Esquires, Slide Record Shop and online at seetickets.com
Moving onto Saturday 30th July, which will see
the modfather himself Paul Weller headlining. As frontman of The Jam, Weller spearheaded the Mod revival in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, scoring a string of hits, including Going Underground and A Town Called Malice. He had further success with the blueeyed soul music of the Style Council in the mid to late ‘80s, before establishing himself as a solo artist. Supported by Richard Hawley and Andrew Cushin, it’s proving to be a popular show and is close to selling out.
On Sunday 31st July the Bedford Park Concerts series ends with a fi rm family favourite show ‘Bedford Park Proms – Part 2’ and it’s Bedfordshire’s most prestigious al fresco Proms event. The Welsh opera star and BBC radio presenter Wynne Evans will be the headline vocalist along with Broadway and West End sensation Marisha Wallace. Wynne Evans is regularly singing to millions for the TV advertising campaign that has made him a household name as the spoof opera star Gio Compario. Although a spoof opera star in the Go Compare insurance adverts, Wynne is a professionally trained opera singer with over 25 years’ experience, Singer and actor Marisha Wallace is a Broadway and West End sensation, best known for starring in Something Rotten, Dreamgirls, Waitress and more recently in the role of Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray! Support acts to open the show include Rock Choir, Pilgrims Pre Prep School and singer songwriter Joe Bygraves.
You can bring your own picnics to this show and as well as an amazing music bonanza it is accompanied by a stunning laser show and fi nishes with a fi rework spectacular. If you are an NHS worker you can also qualify for a ticket for just £1.00!
Four nights of amazing entertainment, await you in Bedford Park this July, for further information visit
www.bedfordparkconcerts.co.uk
COMING UP, COMING UP
Punk – Cream of the Crop festival, Eddie & the Hot Rods Big names – The Blow Monkeys Ska – Bad Manners Goth Rock – Rose of Avalanche Indie – The Rifl es
Bedford Town Football Club
After the Eagles most successful season in recent years, that saw them finish as Southern League Division One Central champions, with an outstanding playing record throughout the campaign, things now turn to the 2022-23 season that will see them compete in the Southern League Premier Central.
A new division will see new challenges, and whereas most teams last season were South of Bedford, this term, there will be more travel into the Midlands, with teams such as Coalville, Nuneaton and Tamworth. Closer to home there will be trips to Kings Langley and AFC Rushden & Diamonds, while Bedford’s rivalry with Hitchin Town will also be renewed.
The increased travel is one reason that Hertfordshire living top scorer Rene Howe has decided to go out on a high and not continue his Eagles story into next season. Dan Walker has also decided to leave the club after many years’ service.
Other players have already committed to the coming season though, including Connor Tomlinson, Hugh Alban-Jones and young shot stopper Elliot Duffy.
It is now only a few days until the preseason campaign kicks off with a match against groundshare friends and last season’s rivals Biggleswade FC. Other upcoming visits of note include Barnet and a Luton Town XI led by Bedford old boy Paul Benson. For tickets and the latest updates, visit www.bedfordeagles.net.
Pre-season fixtures Sat 2nd July, 3:00pm – Biggleswade FC – Home Tues 5th July, 7:45pm – Barnet FC – HOME
Fri 8th July, 7:45pm – Stotfold FC – AWAY
Sat 30th July, 3:00pm – AFC Dunstable – AWAY
Tues 2nd August, 7pm – Luton Town XI – HOME
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Bedford Blues Season Tickets Now On Sale
Join the #BluesFamily in 2022/23 with a Bedford Blues Season Ticket as another exciting Championship campaign is about to get under way in just a couple of months’ time at Goldington Road.
Membership offers supporters the opportunity to enjoy another scintillating season of second-tier rugby with huge savings on match prices as well as a host of additional benefits.
With the promotion of Caldy and a full Cup competition, this year’s Season Ticket includes access to all 11 Championship home games, plus three Cup pool fixtures.
Adult Season Tickets start from just £230 with Under 18s costing only £14 for the entire campaign. Just like last season, we have removed all admin and booking fees this season. Purchase before Friday 15th July for early bird rates.
For any queries, please head to www.bedfordrugby.co.uk, contact season@ bedfordrugby.co.uk or call 0871 871 1886 and a member of staff will respond as quickly as possible.
